Jericho Beach, Vancouver

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If you are into getting out on the Ocean for a day of quiet paddling in the harbour, then renting a kayak or canoe should be what you are searching for.
Down at Jericho Sailing Centre and another location at Granville Island, you can rent these boats and take your time exploring.

You can take a guided day tour or go off on your own, it will cost you about $89 for 4 hours, and back at Granville Island, it will cost you $49 for 2 hours.
Another location is down at English Bay.

Jericho beach is one of my favourites as there's a grassy bank which is great for picnics and snoozing. It's not as busy as Kits beach or english bay which is an excellent reason to come. As you can imagine the views of the downtown area and
West Vancouver. Once again those pesky unleashed dogs are a pet hate of mine (no pun intended).

This spot is great for admiring the mountains or the bay or the downtown peninsula. There's plenty of room for everyone. Concessions and washrooms are dotted regularly along the beach and open most of the year, so it doesn't really matter where you park. There are a lot of dog walkers, runners and cyclists on the paths. There are also volleyball nets for the energetic and barbecue pits for the hungry. And of course miles of sand... The sand is a little sludgy when the tide goes out but it's still great to cool off on a hot day!

Jericho beach is a lovely place to stay. The hostel here is very nice and is situated only 1 minute from the beach. The beach itself is great and it has lovely walks. Its about a 40 minute walk from the city but is only about 10 minutes by bus. I would recommend backpackers to stay at this hostel. Free movies at night if you don't want to go out. Great place

There are many beaches around Vancouver, you are spoilt for choice. Jericho beach is a large and long sandy beach with views of the mountains and downtown. It's a great place for families and to have a barbecue or picnic. When we were there we saw a lot of people jogging along the paths along the beach.You get great views of the city from Jericho beach.

If you are visiting Vancouver you have to visit the local beaches in the summer. That's where the locals hang out. We have a few beaches, Kits being a popular one. Jericho, Locarno, Spanish Banks are being a little farther down Point Grey. Jericho Beach is very close to a hostel.

If you are near UBC, this is fantastic place for a BBQ or just a quite moment...I used to jog down here each morning...for a while...and there is nothing like watching the sunset from here...the view is spectacular...and it is often quiet and not as crowded as the downtown beaches...